User manual CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996

[. . . ] A n The 1996 Corvette Owner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Here you'll find helpful information and tipsabout the road and howto drive under different conditions. [. . . ] If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won'thave time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) System Your vehicle has a traction control system calledASR that limits wheel spin. The system operates only it if senses that the rear wheels are spinning too much or are beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin. This light will comeon when the ASR systemis limiting wheel spin. See "ASR System Active Light" in the Index. You may feel or hear the system working, but thisis normal. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. You may hear a motor or clicking noid and feel the brake pedal move a little during a stop, but this is normal. When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, this light will come on. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light" in the Index. ASR ACTIVE ABS ACTIVE If your vehicle is in cruise control when the ASR system begins to limit wheel spin, thecruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. (See "Cruise Control" inthe Index. ) J SERVICE ASR This warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your ASR system. See "ASR System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light is the system will not limit on, wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. (The ASR OFF light will also come when the ASR system on warning light comes on. ) The ASR system automaticallycomes on whenever you start your vehicle. limit wheel spin, especially in To slippery road conditions, you should alwaysleave the system on. (You should turn system off if your the vehicle ever gets stuck insand, mud, ice or snow. See "Rocking Your Vehicle"in the Index. ) I To turn the system off, press the button locatedabove-the headlamp switch. If the ASR system islimiting wheel spin when you press the button, the system will turnoff right away. You can turn the system back on at any by pressing time the button again. The ASR OFF light should go off. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system whenyou need to. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. 4-9 Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops orthe system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Thenyou suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless your ASR system is on, adding the sudden accelerationcan demand too muchof those places. Ease on the up accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle theway you want it to go, andslow down. [. . . ] 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020, or write: Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P. 0. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. [. . . ]